Lake Oswego, Oregon vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 11.0% cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $66,714 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Lake Oswego, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower